magnetically

[mag-net-ik]

mag·net·ic

[mag-net-ik]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism.
2.
having the properties of a magnet.
3.
capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
4.
pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.
5.
exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.
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6.
noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.
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Also, mag·net·i·cal.


Origin:
1625–35; < Late Latin magnēticus. See magnet, -ic

mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·mag·net·ic, adjective
non·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
non·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
o·ver·mag·net·ic, adjective
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o·ver·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·mag·net·ic, adjective
sem·i·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
sem·i·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·mag·net·ic, adjective
un·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
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5. persuasive, charismatic, captivating.

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magnetic (mæɡˈnɛtɪk)
 
adj
1.  of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism
2.  of or concerned with a magnet
3.  of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth: the magnetic equator
4.  capable of being magnetized
5.  exerting a powerful attraction: a magnetic personality
 
mag'netically
 
adv

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